Whats normal amprage draw, key off?
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That sounds about right. Just enough to keep system capacitors from discharging. 1.3 amp is notable. Start pulling fuses, one at a time to isolate the circuit. If that doesn't help ID a failed switch or actuator/compromized wire insulation, I'd suggest checking bleed by of a partially pooched starter solenoid. Not enough to actually pull in the starter. See what happens if you remove the Ignition switch trigger wire from the starter solenoid.
Last edited by ymeski; 05-19-2010 at 12:23 PM.
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Did all that
Hi Yaminski, well I spoke with the guy who rebuilds Harley Davidson starters and generators for me, he has a automotive electrical repair shop here in Daytona, I know that more than a ideal draw but he says no biggie as long as the truck doesn't sit for weeks at a time, that was a week ago, been driving it every day and its fine, I know the additional .7 amps is in the speed circuit and frankly I don't care for the time being.I finally took it for a 100 mile trip and now I;m rebuilding the cooling system as well, geez getting expensive, almost 750 bucks in this truck now! lol. I could figure out how to upload the leaking intake pics so if you can let me know I;ll E mail it to ya, thanks bud your been a big help.
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That sounds about right. Just enough to keep system capacitors from discharging. 1.3 amp is notable. Start pulling fuses, one at a time to isolate the circuit. If that doesn't help ID a failed switch or actuator/compromized wire insulation, I'd suggest checking bleed by of a partially pooched starter solenoid. Not enough to actually pull in the starter. See what happens if you remove the Ignition switch trigger wire from the starter solenoid.
I couldn't agree more. This will eventually take it's toll! Something drawing 1.3 Amps at rest ain't a good sign! Check the condition of the alternator wire harness too. They've been known to actually cause engine fires on some trucks.
Last edited by ymeski; 05-24-2010 at 01:19 PM.
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1000 mi in fore days
Yes I know if the truck sits for any length of time it will need a boost but driven daily I can live with if for now, So Fat 813.00 dollars total in this truck, drove a thousand miles since last Tuesday, and NP problems at all and 20.6 mpg, half of that at max load, towing as well. Thanks guys, I fix the draw by replacing the speed sensor soon, thats .7 amp draw.
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